President Shahabuddin may resign today or tomorrow: Reports
Under the Constitution, a president has to submit the resignation letter to the speaker, who serves as acting president until a new president is elected.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin may resign today (24 July) or tomorrow citing health reasons, according to media reports that quoted family sources.
Reuters yesterday also reported that the president has decided to step down and has informed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of the matter, citing two sources familiar with the development.
According to a third Reuters source, the president informed the prime minister of his decision on Tuesday (21 July) and may make a formal announcement today.
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Prothom Alo, quoting a source familiar with the matter, reported that Shahabuddin told senior Bangabhaban officials at a meeting yesterday to prepare for his departure.
Under the Constitution, a president has to submit the resignation letter to the speaker, who serves as acting president until a new president is elected.
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, who had been in Thailand for treatment, returned to Bangladesh today, two days ahead of schedule, further fuelling speculation.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury at the state guest house Jamuna on Wednesday evening, though it could not be confirmed whether the meeting was linked to the president's possible resignation.
